Living in WF15, Kirklees
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF15 in Kirklees. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Kirklees: £205,773, up 5.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around WF15
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £169,000 and a range from £39,500 to £650,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 HEADLANDS STREET, WF15 7DE | terraced | £110,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 15 HEADLANDS, WF15 7NS | detached | £650,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 172 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, WF15 7BZ | detached | £550,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 BRIDGE MOUNT, WF15 6PR | semi-detached | £198,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 VICAR STREET, WF15 6DX | terraced | £132,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 19 LOWER HALL CLOSE, WF15 6NX | terraced | £199,000 | 2026-05-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
37 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Spen Valley High School | Secondary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Roberttown CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
28 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Brian Jackson College.
All 1 fee-paying schools near WF15, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
163 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Kirklees's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 restaurant, 8 pubs within range of central WF15.
Common questions about WF15
What is the average house price in WF15?
The average sold price in Kirklees is £205,773 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WF15?
Prices in Kirklees are up 5.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF15?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central WF15 in the last 2 years is £169,000, ranging from £39,500 to £650,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF15?
37 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF15, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF15?
163 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF15 at risk of flooding?
Central WF15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WF15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £169,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 163 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF15 safe?
163 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WF15 or WF16, WF15 or BD19, WF15 or WF14.
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